Vulnerability Description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Windows that could allow remote code execution if a .LNK file is processed.An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain the same user rights as the local user, aka 'LNK Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1421PatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-923/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1421PatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-923/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-1421?
CVE-2020-1421 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Windows that could allow remote code execution if a .LNK file is processed.An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gai...
How severe is CVE-2020-1421?
CVE-2020-1421 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-1421?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows Server 2019.